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Cardiovascular disease in Canada.

C Nair1, H Colburn, D McLean

  • 1Canada Pension Plan, Health and Welfare Canada.

Health Reports
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains Canada's leading cause of death, but incidence is declining. Addressing lifestyle risk factors and socioeconomic disparities is crucial for further reduction.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the leading cause of death in Canada since 1921, accounting for nearly half of all annual fatalities.
  • In 1987, CVD caused over 77,000 deaths, significantly more than cancer, and incurs substantial economic costs, including 21% of hospital days and 25% of disability pensions.
  • Despite these challenges, overall CVD incidence has declined since the 1950s, with a decrease in total deaths since 1979, attributed to advanced medical and surgical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the trends and variations in cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality in Canada.
  • To identify key demographic, regional, and socioeconomic factors influencing CVD rates.
  • To highlight controllable risk factors and propose strategies for reducing CVD incidence.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national mortality statistics and hospital data.
  • Examination of CVD incidence and prevalence across different demographic groups (sex, age, socioeconomic status) and regions.
  • Review of established CVD risk factors and their association with lifestyle choices.

Main Results:

  • CVD incidence and mortality rates exhibit significant variations based on sex, age, region, and socioeconomic status.
  • Controllable risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, obesity, physical inactivity, high dietary fat, and elevated cholesterol are prevalent.
  • Lower-income Canadians experience the highest CVD rates, indicating socioeconomic disparities in disease burden.

Conclusions:

  • While overall CVD trends are improving due to medical advancements, significant disparities persist.
  • Public awareness campaigns targeting the 'typical' Canadian lifestyle are essential for reducing CVD rates.
  • Targeted interventions and increased opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices are necessary for high-risk populations, particularly lower-income Canadians.

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